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Lochaber

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LO for 25.3 Snowpack generally well bonded and stable. Surface instabilities, esp. in sunshine. Cornices prone to collapse. Haz Low

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LO for 25.3 Snowpack generally well bonded and stable. Surface instabilities, esp. in sunshine. Cornices prone to collapse. Haz Low

Forecast Snow Stability: The snowpack will generally be well bonded and stable, and will continue to slowly thaw at all levels. Surface instabilities will be present, mainly on steep slopes exposed to solar radiation. Remaining cornices will be prone to collapse. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: It will remain dry with light winds. The summit air temperature will rise above freezing during the day. Observed Weather Influences: It was a dry day, with light winds and the freezing level above the summits. ObservedSnowStability: The snowpack is generally well bonded and stable, and continues to slowly thaw at all levels. Surface instabilities are present, mainly on steep slopes exposed to solar radiation. Remaining cornices are prone to collapse. The avalanche hazard is Low.

Bulletin data: Scottish Avalanche Information Service (via EAWS / avalanche.report)

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